Official 2012 Iowa Street Car Shootout layout and rules

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4th Annual Iowa Street Car Shootout

October 20th 2012
Cedar Falls Raceway
6200 W. Bennington Rd.
Cedar Falls, IA 50647

There will be two classes this year. One intended for manual transmissions with virtually no rules. The 2nd class is for Automatics. This auto class is intended for cars that are street driven and spend far more time on the street vs the track.


RPM Class (Rob Palmer Manual Class)
-Heads Up, single elimination
-True manuals only. Clutch, clutch pedal, syncros (no faceplated manuals)
-Any tire allowed



Automatic Street Car Class
Heads Up, single elimination
Any tire allowed
10.0 ET cars and slower. Car must have never made a 9.99 or quicker pass in it's history.


All below items are required for autos (waivers can be granted on a case by case basis)
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-Functional windows, doors, hatch (must all roll down or open)
-Plates and registration and insurance, no dealer plates, vin must match
-No lexan
-All working lights, turn signals, brake, both head lights (none removed)
-No one piece/lift off front ends
-Passenger seat
-Full exhaust (must exit behind fronts seats or farther to the rear, no open headers or open downpipes)
-Cockpit operated exhaust cutouts can be used, must be able to fully close and open exhaust from cockpit during inspection
-Muffler or resonator (except on turbo cars)
-Door panels
-Factory Dash
-Horn
-Speedometer
-Cage/chassis: Max 8.50 legal (10/12 point); No 25.x; No Funny Car Hoops; No back half/tubular frame rails; No wheelie bars or 'chutes
-Interior: Must have all factory-type interior (headliner, carpet, door panels, dash) Rear Seat Delete OK w/carpet (must have rear bulkhead). NO exposed sheet metal

Not required but you must meet 5 from the list below (for Auto class only)
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Differential on drive wheels (open, limited slip or locker)
Functional wipers
HVAC fan and vents
Brake booster
Side mirrors (if car came equipped with them from the factory)
Back seats (if car came equipped with them from the factory)
DOT approved tires


Exceptions to the auto class rules can be made on a case by case basis. For example your horn or a light doesn't work but wasn't purposely stripped from the car. The rules are designed to keep excessively gutted, lightened or dedicated drag cars out of the competition. Please email me before registering if you have problems meeting the rules but would like to race.


Awards (all timeslips including test passes are eligible for all "quickest" awards)
-----------------------------
Auto Class Winner
RPM Award (Manual Class Winner)
Quickest fwd
Quickest 60'
Quickest import/sport compact (no v8's)
Quickest NA car
Quickest NA Import/Sport Compact
Quickest SUV/Truck
Biggest Break Down
Fastest Trap Speed
Biggest upset
* Awards subject to change depending on number of registrations

Registration Required https://docs.google.com/a/importevolution.com/spreadsheet/viewform?fromEmail=true&formkey=dDROOWo2SEVJekRyMGp1ZGRrZ2Npenc6MQ
Current Registrants https://docs.google.com/a/importevol...rZ2Npenc#gid=0 (https://docs.google.com/a/importevolution.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AihY2F-4IhQFdDROOWo2SEVJekRyMGp1ZGRrZ2Npenc#gid=0)

Discussion thread http://iowaautoforums.com/showthread.php?14766-2012-Iowa-Street-Car-Shootout-part-5-final-discussions

Rain Date October 27th, Cordova Dragway

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Official registration link is here https://docs.google.com/a/importevol...ZGRrZ2Npenc6MQ (https://docs.google.com/a/importevolution.com/spreadsheet/viewform?fromEmail=true&formkey=dDROOWo2SEVJekRyMGp1ZGRrZ2Npenc6MQ) . Save some money by registering early. The registration money will be used mainly for awards, possibly some promotional expenses.

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These 2011 trophies will be passed on the 2012 winners along with some new awards.

Quickest Import
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k65/bgjohnson/fastestimport.jpg

Biggest break

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k65/bgjohnson/biggestblowup.jpg


Quikest Manual

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k65/bgjohnson/2011-06-11_17-33-09_922.jpg

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Feel free to ask questions or post in here. But I'm going to keep cleaning this thread so people can quickly read all event info and updates here.

Here are the past threads pertaining to this shootout, lots of discussion went on.

Current discussion thread http://iowaautoforums.com/showthread.php?14766-2012-Iowa-Street-Car-Shootout-part-5-final-discussions

Old discussion threads
http://iowaautoforums.com/showthread.php?13989-2012-IAF-DS-street-car-shootout-participants-survey&highlight=shootout
http://iowaautoforums.com/showthread.php?13980-2012-Iowa-Street-Car-shootout-early-discussions&highlight=shootout
http://iowaautoforums.com/showthread.php?14033-vote-for-tires-allowed-in-2012-Street-Car-Shootout&highlight=shootout
http://iowaautoforums.com/showthread.php?13990-2012-IAF-DS-street-car-shootout-KOTS-discussion&highlight=shootout

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Dan said they haven't determined the exact hours they will be open that day. They will post it online at a later time but they will probably open around 10-11am and close at 5-6pm.

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cleaned this thread up and deleted about 20 messages

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Thanks to Revhard for becoming a sponsor ! http://www.revhardinc.com/

Big thanks to Daniel from Midwest Exclusive for designing the flyer !! http://mwexclusive.com/


http://mwexclusive.com/client/iaf/iafstreetcar.jpg

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So, more on this...

Will there be a session before the competition for some shake down runs?

Will there be chances for grudge races after?

Is there any real schedule?


Its an open test-n-tune day at the track so you can run whenever you'd like as long as you are on time when the tower calls your elimination round.

The rounds won't start for at least an hour after the track starts running. To get bracket seating we will take you best timeslip from your test pass or passes. You don't have to make a qualifying pass, but in that case you will most likely get seated unfavorably against a faster qualifying car. The bracket seating will put the fastest cars against the slowest cars initially, allowing for the fastest cars to meet up in the final rounds.

I'll try to add more details the week before the race.

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OK, so it is a true heads up, run what ya brung, fastest car wins? I assume this will be a standard tree?

correct.. quickest car wins. you can lose on reaction time though.

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awards are in.

the medal is for whoever can pull the biggest upset and eliminate a faster car. wear the medal to next years shootout and everyone will fear you.

horses ass is for anyone who makes an ass of them-self.

http://importevolution.com/temp/shootout_2012/awards.jpg

[FiFdYnUtZ]

Nice touch with the horses ass haha

[c_mart_28]

Those look awesome. Well done, Ryan.

[Subzero]

Looks like a country music or emmie award

[OldSkoolRCR]

lol

[BGjohnson]

Holy shit, those are way classier than any of the cars!

[Phish]

So a few of us were talking last night how we have not paid.. hell i have not even registered. Can we register and or pay the day of? Also, we were talking. Is is $50 to the shoot out puls track fees or whats this whole thing costing. It seems like a few people are asking me questions and i dont know... so i figured someone better ask.

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Its still the early registration fee of $25 to register. You have to pay the track the normal $20 to race at the gate. I'll be busy at the track so I'd rather you pay beforehand so I can have all the entries ready. Paypal to sales@ImportEvolution.com. The monday before the race I'm going to end the early registration price and it will be $35 for late entries/payments.

[Newgen]

Sorry about not paying yet Ryan. I'm on the fence about taking a car right now. I'm in the middle of possibly trading my car for a new project. If it ends up falling through i'll take the car probably will end up paying the day of.

[Ron]

Are open headers allowed in the manual class? I've still got the exhaust from the stock 5.0. It's one piece from the shorty headers to the rear bumper so I'd need to cut it apart before the race. With the exhaust off I hope to get into the 11s, so I won't be in the top running just think it'd be fun and don't want to piss anyone off.

[slo4cyl]

Did I miss something or does it not say anywhere what time gates open or racing starts?

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Are open headers allowed in the manual class? I've still got the exhaust from the stock 5.0. It's one piece from the shorty headers to the rear bumper so I'd need to cut it apart before the race. With the exhaust off I hope to get into the 11s, so I won't be in the top running just think it'd be fun and don't want to piss anyone off.

no rules on the manual class


Did I miss something or does it not say anywhere what time gates open or racing starts?

Gates open at 11:00, racing starts at noon. get there early and pass tech and and get one or two test passes in. a good test time slip will get you seated higher in the bracket

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I've kept extending the $25 early registration fee. I will keep the fee at $25 until thursday at midnight. I prefer to have everyone pre-register and pre-pay so I can print everyone's info out and plan accordingly rather than at the track when we are busy getting ready to race. Paying at the track will be $35.

You can paypal your $25 to sales@ImportEvolution.com

[Phish]

Thanks, Didnt mean to be so late, but i finally committed.

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I called CFR and reminded them that we were coming and the # of entrants, they say it shouldn't be a problem to get our elimination rounds done on time, we will get our own lanes. Dan had a heart attack and won't be there, wishing him a speedy recovery . Our contact guy there will be Scott Gardner.

[Clinical]

Since the grudge day got rained out this last weekend, some of us who were going are coming to CF this weekend. Not sure if a couple of them are entering in the shootout or not, I know brad already did.

[Scott]

I wish I could :(

[Sunny Z]

no rules on the manual class

THERE'S NO RULES!!!!!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fDcNEUSLPs

[TonyB]

Just sent money for registration. See you guys this weekend!

Tony

[zgibbs89]

4th Annual Iowa Street Car Shootout

October 20th 2012
Cedar Falls Raceway
6200 W. Bennington Rd.
Cedar Falls, IA 50647

There will be two classes this year. One intended for manual transmissions with virtually no rules. The 2nd class is for Automatics. This auto class is intended for cars that are street driven and spend far more time on the street vs the track.


RPM Class (Rob Palmer Manual Class)
-Heads Up, single elimination
-True manuals only. Clutch, clutch pedal, syncros (no faceplated manuals)
-Any tire allowed



Automatic Street Car Class
Heads Up, single elimination
Any tire allowed
10.0 ET cars and slower. Car must have never made a 9.99 or quicker pass in it's history.


All below items are required for autos (waivers can be granted on a case by case basis)
-------------------------------
-Functional windows, doors, hatch (must all roll down or open)
-Plates and registration and insurance, no dealer plates, vin must match
-No lexan
-All working lights, turn signals, brake, both head lights (none removed)
-No one piece/lift off front ends
-Passenger seat
-Full exhaust (must exit behind fronts seats or farther to the rear, no open headers or open downpipes)
-Cockpit operated exhaust cutouts can be used, must be able to fully close and open exhaust from cockpit during inspection
-Muffler or resonator (except on turbo cars)
-Door panels
-Factory Dash
-Horn
-Speedometer
-Cage/chassis: Max 8.50 legal (10/12 point); No 25.x; No Funny Car Hoops; No back half/tubular frame rails; No wheelie bars or 'chutes
-Interior: Must have all factory-type interior (headliner, carpet, door panels, dash) Rear Seat Delete OK w/carpet (must have rear bulkhead). NO exposed sheet metal

Not required but you must meet 5 from the list below (for Auto class only)
---------------------------------
Differential on drive wheels (open, limited slip or locker)
Functional wipers
HVAC fan and vents
Brake booster
Side mirrors (if car came equipped with them from the factory)
Back seats (if car came equipped with them from the factory)
DOT approved tires


Exceptions to the auto class rules can be made on a case by case basis. For example your horn or a light doesn't work but wasn't purposely stripped from the car. The rules are designed to keep excessively gutted, lightened or dedicated drag cars out of the competition. Please email me before registering if you have problems meeting the rules but would like to race.


Awards (all timeslips including test passes are eligible for all "quickest" awards)
-----------------------------
Auto Class Winner
RPM Award (Manual Class Winner)
Quickest fwd
Quickest 60'
Quickest import/sport compact (no v8's)
Quickest NA car
Quickest NA Import/Sport Compact
Quickest SUV/Truck
Biggest Break Down
Fastest Trap Speed
Biggest upset
* Awards subject to change depending on number of registrations

Registration Required https://docs.google.com/a/importevolution.com/spreadsheet/viewform?fromEmail=true&formkey=dDROOWo2SEVJekRyMGp1ZGRrZ2Npenc6MQ
Current Registrants https://docs.google.com/a/importevol...rZ2Npenc#gid=0 (https://docs.google.com/a/importevolution.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AihY2F-4IhQFdDROOWo2SEVJekRyMGp1ZGRrZ2Npenc#gid=0)

Discussion thread http://iowaautoforums.com/showthread.php?14766-2012-Iowa-Street-Car-Shootout-part-5-final-discussions

Rain Date October 27th, Cordova Dragway

I was Just wondering

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its $35 at the track. $25 if you paypal or use credit card beforehand.

[slow ride]

Ryan owns a business with a good customer service rep. Paying online is a sure thing and would be the way to go. I've known him for over 10 years. If everybody pays up front he can get all the names in and get it to the track officials up front. It's not going to be easy to keep adding people in ones or twos and getting all the info in.

How many people do you have for this now Ryan? Looks like the weather will be good.

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current registrants https://docs.google.com/a/importevolution.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AihY2F-4IhQFdDROOWo2SEVJekRyMGp1ZGRrZ2Npenc#gid=0

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Gates open at 11, racing starts at noon. You will have about an hour to do one or two test passes and use that timeslip to get seated into the elimination ladder. There will probably only be 30-45 minutes between each round.

We will get our own lanes, cfr will probably have us write something on our window to identify us, maybe "IAF" . Their computers will track all times and do the seating and generate the round matchups.

[Phish]

So do we have to mention something durring tech then that we are with the shootout?

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So do we have to mention something durring tech then that we are with the shootout?

you probably don't need to, we can get it sorted in the pits. get their early and tech'ed in though. its somewhat of a short day, they might stay open til 5 instead of 4 though.

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Cash Payouts are as follows

$200 Manual Class Winner
$100 Manual Class Winner Runner Up
$100 Auto Class Winner
$50 Auto Class Winner Runner Up

Paid by our registrations fees (minus trophy expenses) and Revhard sponsorship